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Gamma Knife Surgery -Done with Great Precision in India

Gamma Knife Brain Surgery

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is
considered by most neurosurgeons as the “gold standard” for brain tumours and various
other brain lesions. Many researches have shown that Gamma knife surgery has
given equally good or even better results than conventional bran surgery in many
cases without even the need for surgical incision or long recovery in the
hospital. Most neurosurgeons across the world thus consider Gamma knife surgery
as an alternative or in some cases adjunct to traditional neurosurgery
procedures.

Gamma Knife surgery entails a SINGLE
one to two hour procedure in which around 200 beams of gamma rays are focussed
at the target with the aim of matching the delivered radiation with the shape
of the tumour. Each beam has very little effect on the tissue it passes
through, but a strong dose is delivered at the site where the beams meet. This
way, gamma knife rays are concentrated in the tumour to shrink or destroy
lesions even those deep in the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem.

Gamma knife surgery is incision- less, requires no shaving and burring of head and thus no risk of hemorrhage and infection.

There is no need for general anaesthesia
and thus can be safely done in patients where it is risky to give anaesthesia.

Risk of damage to nearby or
surrounding tissues is minimal, which is sometimes high with open surgery.

High precision and safety are the
greatest advantage of Gamma knife. The beam is targeted through a secure head
frame to avoid head movement, this ensures safety and precision up to half a millimetre

No long recovery periods and
hospitalization required. Procedure is done either on OPD basis or needs a very
short stay at the hospital.

Early recovery and return to work
makes it all the more cost effective

When is Gamma Knife Indicated?

Gamma Knife is most commonly
indicated for treating brain metastases which afflicts almost 25% of people
suffering from cancer. Other indications for gamma knife radiosurgery include
brain tumours (primary and benign), AVMs (Arterio Venous Malformations),
acoustic neuroma and Trigeminal neuralgia.

Gamma Knife surgery cost in India

Gamma
knife surgery in India is available at few of the best neurosurgery
hospitals in India. IndiCure associated gamma knife centres in India are JCI
accredited, which means the quality of care, infrastructure and the healthcare
services are at par with the hospitals in the US. Not only the quality of care
is good, the cost is much less. Cost of Gamma knife surgery in India with
IndiCure associated best neurosurgery hospitals in India starts from USD 7,000

If you or your loved one is looking
for gamma knife surgery in India, IndiCure helps you receive treatment on
priority basis and makes the entire process hassle free for you. IndiCure is the most trusted name for
providing quality and affordable medical treatment in India. Having served
hundreds of patients from across the globe, IndiCure understands your
requirements well.

Following are easy and simple steps
to receive prompt treatment by Gamma knife for Brain tumours in India